UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — SC defers hearing of plea on NEET re-test to July
Q1. The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts NEET-UG and whose decision to re-conduct NEET-UG 2026 is currently sub-judice, functions as an autonomous body under which one of the following ministries of the Government of India?
- A. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- B. Ministry of Education
- C. Ministry of Science and Technology
- D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Q2. With reference to the re-examination of NEET-UG 2026 announced by the National Testing Agency after the cancellation of the May 2026 test, consider the following statements:
1. The re-examination is scheduled to be conducted on 21 June 2026.
2. Affected candidates are required to undergo fresh registration and pay an additional examination fee for the re-test.
3. The re-test is being held for approximately 22 lakh candidates.
4. The original NEET-UG 2026 was held on 3 May 2026 and cancelled on 12 May 2026 amid paper-leak allegations.
Which of the above is/are NOT correct?
- The re-examination is scheduled to be conducted on 21 June 2026.
- Affected candidates are required to undergo fresh registration and pay an additional examination fee for the re-test.
- The re-test is being held for approximately 22 lakh candidates.
- The original NEET-UG 2026 was held on 3 May 2026 and cancelled on 12 May 2026 amid paper-leak allegations.
- A. 1 and 3
- B. 2 only
- C. 2 and 4
- D. 3 and 4
Q3. With reference to the NEET-UG 2026 cancellation episode and the subsequent litigation, consider the following statements:
1. The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 on 12 May 2026 was effected by the National Testing Agency following allegations of a question paper leak.
2. The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR to probe the alleged leak.
3. On 18 June 2026, the Supreme Court bench led by the Chief Justice of India transferred the plea against the re-test to a Bench led by Justice P.S. Narasimha to be heard in July.
4. NEET-UG is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the above is/are correctly identified?
- The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 on 12 May 2026 was effected by the National Testing Agency following allegations of a question paper leak.
- The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR to probe the alleged leak.
- On 18 June 2026, the Supreme Court bench led by the Chief Justice of India transferred the plea against the re-test to a Bench led by Justice P.S. Narasimha to be heard in July.
- NEET-UG is conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- A. 1, 2 and 3 only
- B. 1 and 4 only
- C. 2, 3 and 4 only
- D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q4. With reference to a comparison between the 2024 NEET-UG controversy and the 2026 NEET-UG controversy, consider the following statements:
1. Unlike the 2024 episode, the 2026 NEET-UG examination was cancelled nationwide by the NTA before results could be declared.
2. The 2024 controversy primarily revolved around grace-marks awarded to a subset of candidates, in addition to leak allegations, whereas the 2026 cancellation was triggered by confirmed paper-leak allegations alone.
3. Both the 2024 and the 2026 NEET-UG controversies are being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- Unlike the 2024 episode, the 2026 NEET-UG examination was cancelled nationwide by the NTA before results could be declared.
- The 2024 controversy primarily revolved around grace-marks awarded to a subset of candidates, in addition to leak allegations, whereas the 2026 cancellation was triggered by confirmed paper-leak allegations alone.
- Both the 2024 and the 2026 NEET-UG controversies are being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Q5. Approximately how many candidates are to appear in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled by the National Testing Agency after the cancellation of the May 2026 test?
- A. About 12 lakh
- B. About 16 lakh
- C. About 22 lakh
- D. About 30 lakh